4D Printed Objects Remember Their Shapes
This novel approach to 3D printing could lead to fever-activated pills and heliotrope solar panels. Continue reading 4D Printed Objects Remember Their Shapes
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There’s a Huge Geological Structure Hiding Behind the Great Barrier Reef
Reefs on reefs on reefs. Continue reading There’s a Huge Geological Structure Hiding Behind the Great Barrier Reef
WiFi Signals Can ID Individuals by Body Shape
WiFi can be used to identify people in their own home based on body shape and motion patterns with over 90 percent accuracy. Continue reading WiFi Signals Can ID Individuals by Body Shape
How to Fly a Drone with a Game Boy Classic
Slightly cooler than Tetris. Continue reading How to Fly a Drone with a Game Boy Classic
This Robot Will Kick Your Ass at Foosball
Is nothing sacred? Continue reading This Robot Will Kick Your Ass at Foosball
Finding Habitable Planets Is Even Harder Than We Thought
New research suggests that highly random formative events likely play a large role in determining a planet’s habitability. Continue reading Finding Habitable Planets Is Even Harder Than We Thought
Researchers Set New Record for Data Transmission Using LED Light
This novel technique makes white light out of blue light, allowing for data rates of up to 2 GB/s. Continue reading Researchers Set New Record for Data Transmission Using LED Light
Rosetta’s Path Around Comet 67P Looks Like a Bad Etch A Sketch
Pretty mesmerizing to watch though. Continue reading Rosetta’s Path Around Comet 67P Looks Like a Bad Etch A Sketch
The EPA Has Fired Shots at Its Own Optimistic Fracking Report
“The EPA did not support quantitatively its conclusions about lack of evidence for widespread, systemic impacts of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water resources.” Continue reading The EPA Has Fired Shots at Its Own Optimistic Fracking Report
How to Get an Intergalactic Sun Tan Without Leaving Earth
Ten trillionths of your sun tan is the result of photons made by distant stars and supermassive black holes. Continue reading How to Get an Intergalactic Sun Tan Without Leaving Earth